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Developer GURNER™ Group has revealed $1.65 billion in residential sales nationally across the 12 months to December 2025, driven largely by the continued momentum of its Docklands wellness-focused precinct, Elysium Fields.

The sales result was generated across seven projects in Victoria and New South Wales, headlined by Elysium Fields, GURNER™’s $2.75 billion mixed-use precinct planned for Harbour Esplanade in Docklands.

The project has recorded more than $500 million in sales across the first three towers, equating to around 580 apartments sold.

The first tower, Helios, has now sold out of its 240 private residences, with GURNER™ preparing to release a premium penthouse collection comprising 15 three-bedroom penthouses in coming weeks.

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Elysium Fields is being developed on the long-held 20,000 sqm Docklands site at 208-226 Harbour Esplanade, which had remained undeveloped for more than two decades prior to GURNER™ taking over the project around four years ago.

Construction has now commenced across four towers ranging between 18 and 30 storeys, with Hamilton Marino and Maxcon appointed as builders.

Once complete, the precinct is expected to comprise around 1,100 residences, alongside retail, hospitality and public realm uses integrated throughout the site.

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Designed by Fraser &amp; Partners in collaboration with GURNER™ Design House, the project has been positioned around the developer’s broader focus on wellness-led residential living.

“We don’t sell apartments. We create a true luxury lifestyle that simply doesn’t exist elsewhere in the market today,” Founder and Executive Chairman Tim Gurner said.

“To deliver that requires an extraordinary level of detail, coordination and discipline across multiple verticals, from design and hospitality through to wellness and service.”

“We’ve always believed that living extends far beyond the physical residence. It’s about how you feel the moment you arrive, how you live day-to-day, and the ecosystem that supports that.” 
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The project’s design places a heavy focus on landscaping, wellness amenities and biophilic design principles.

Plans include around 3,700 sqm of landscaped gardens and open space throughout the precinct, alongside a retail and dining offering spanning approximately 5,000 sqm.

The broader public realm strategy centres around what GURNER™ describes as the “Path of Life”, an urban forest and landscaped pedestrian environment intended to connect the various buildings and wellness spaces across the precinct.

The apartments themselves will incorporate a range of wellness-focused inclusions, including purified air and water systems, circadian lighting, antimicrobial surfaces, and optional in-home wellness upgrades.

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Gurner said the company’s experience through its Saint Haven wellness clubs had directly informed the residential offering now being incorporated into Elysium Fields.

“We’re seeing a clear global shift toward longevity, performance and proactive health,” Gurner said.

“Our role is to deliver that in a way that feels seamless, highly private and beautifully resolved within the environments we create.”

A large component of the wellness offering is planned through the resident amenity and health facilities proposed within the precinct.

That includes plans for bathing and recovery facilities spread throughout the towers, incorporating mineral pools, saunas, steam rooms, flotation therapy, red light therapy and wellness lounges.

The developer is also seeking approvals for what it describes as a “reverse ageing medical clinic” within the precinct.

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According to project information released by the group, the proposed facility would include cryotherapy, IV infusion therapy, infrared and dry saunas, PEMF beds, MRIs, DEXA scans, brain scans and blood analysis services.

Within the first tower, Helios, residents will also have access to a dedicated amenity offering known as the Sky Private Club.

The upper 15 levels of the building will include private lounges, dining spaces, rooftop amenities and optional private wellness studios integrated within residences.

The Helios tower itself comprises 260 apartments ranging between 60 sqm and 300 sqm, including a collection of penthouses.

That includes a planned two-storey penthouse spanning around 600 sqm with uninterrupted bay views.

The Elysium Fields precinct is being delivered in partnership with Digital Harbour Holdings, a consortium that includes the Liberman family, which controls the development rights across the Docklands site.

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The sales result comes as GURNER™ continues expanding its national development pipeline beyond Victoria.

“We have a strong pipeline across Australia and are now focused on scaling into key markets including New South Wales and Queensland, while continuing to build on our Melbourne base,” Gurner said.

“We currently have more than $3 billion in the market, growing to over $5 billion by October, and expect to materially outperform last year in the 2026 calendar year.”

The result also reflects the continued strength of the upper-end apartment market in Melbourne, particularly for owner-occupier-focused product with large-scale amenity and lifestyle offerings.

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Record result anchored by the Group’s “utopian” Elysium Fields precinct – defying market headwinds in Docklands.

Joel Robinson

Elysium Fields drive Gurner to $1.65 billion in apartment sales over 2025

National Australia Bank (NAB) will fund <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/palmera-residences-gold-coast-18-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Palmera</a>, a $1 billion, 52-level luxury residential tower being developed by Central Equity in one of the Gold Coast’s most tightly held coastal locations at Northcliffe.

The project, launched recently by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/central-equity">Central Equity</a>, one of Victoria’s largest private residential developers, comes at a time when construction funding for large residential developments has become increasingly competitive as lenders tighten exposure to the sector.

Multiplex has been appointed the builder, and construction is now underway.

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Since its first project, Central Equity has delivered more than 85 residential developments with a combined end value exceeding $8 billion.

Palmera reflects Central Equity’s growing focus on the Gold Coast luxury apartment market and continues a relationship between Central Equity and NAB that dates back to the late 1980s, when the bank funded one of Melbourne’s earliest inner-city residential towers at a time when high-rise apartment living in the CBD was largely unproven.

“NAB’s funding of Central Equity’s $36 million CBD development in the late 1980’s to the financing of the billion-dollar tower today highlights the long-term relationship between the two organisations in delivering major residential projects” said Central Equity Founder and Chairman Eddie Kutner.

He said NAB’s early support was instrumental in helping establish the company’s development model.

“When we commenced our first residential tower in the late 1980s the concept of funding off-the-plan apartments was still largely untested in Australia,” Kutner said.

“NAB recognised the opportunity early and supported the project when others were uncertain. That relationship has now continued for more than 37 years across many developments.”

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Central Equity was established in 1987 when Melbourne’s CBD and Southbank precinct were still dominated by warehouses and commercial buildings. Fewer than 100 residents lived in Southbank at the time, and large-scale residential development in the inner city was not widely considered.

Recognising changing demographics and lifestyle preferences, the company began developing high-rise residential projects designed to bring permanent residents into the city centre.

Central Equity has provided accommodation for approximately 40,000 residents across Melbourne’s CBD and Southbank, while also incorporating supporting infrastructure including essential lifestyle facilities like retail spaces, childcare facilities and neighbourhood activity centres.

Central Equity has spent many years assembling the Palmera development site on the corner of Garfield Terrace and Frederick Street in Northcliffe, creating a supersite of around 3,300 sqm.

The developer said the Palmera apartment tower reflects its long-term view of the Gold Coast as a growing and increasingly diversified economy.

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Supported by infrastructure including the light rail network, major road upgrades expanded education, hospital and medical facilities and continued expansion at the Gold Coast Airport with more internation and domestic flights.

Positioned in the tightly held Northcliffe precinct, the 52-level tower will deliver 347 apartments, targeting buyers seeking a high-end coastal lifestyle, from downsizers to interstate investors.

Designed by Marchese Partners with interiors by DBI, Palmera has been conceived as a next-generation residential offering, featuring a collection of oversized apartments, with premium three-bedroom residences offering sweeping northern views stretching from Surfers Paradise through to Burleigh Heads.

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NAB funds $1 billion Surfers Paradise apartment development, Palmera

Two years after completing one of the newest developments in North Sydney, developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a> is turning its attention to the rapidly evolving St Leonards apartment market.

The developer, which completed AURA by Aqualand on North Sydney's Walker Street, has lodged plans for a 5,918 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/33-37-herbert-street-st-leonards-nsw-2065">33-37 Herbert Street, St Leonards,</a> seeking approval for a pair of residential towers rising above a shared podium opposite Royal North Shore Hospital.

The proposal forms part of the broader transformation underway across the St Leonards-Crows Nest precinct, where former industrial and commercial sites are increasingly being redeveloped into high-density mixed-use projects tied to major transport infrastructure.

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According to the planning documents, the site sits “within the St Leonards–Crows Nest Strategic Centre, identified by the NSW Government as a key area for accommodating future jobs and housing across Sydney.”

The proposal has been designed by fjcstudio, formerly FJMT Studio, and is being progressed through the State Significant Development pathway due to its scale and affordable housing provision.

The scheme would comprise 413 apartments, including 46 affordable housing units, alongside retail and commercial uses fronting Herbert Street. The project would also include communal open space, landscaping, a swimming pool, gymnasium, children’s play areas and podium-level resident amenities.

Planning documents show the development would consist of a part-13, part-39 storey tower form positioned above a four-storey podium.

“The development comprises a unified podium that activates the street interface, and two setback towers to accommodate new housing supply while maintaining an appropriate human scale at ground level,” fjcstudio noted in its Design Report.

The northern and southern towers have been shaped to respond to the surrounding skyline while also limiting overshadowing impacts to nearby public open space, particularly Talus Reserve.

The design report said the differing tower heights were intended to “contribute to a varied skyline while responding to the surrounding built form context and solar access considerations.”

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The site sits directly opposite Royal North Shore Hospital and within walking distance of both St Leonards Station and the new Crows Nest Metro station.

While the site itself sits just outside the formal Crows Nest Transport Oriented Development boundary, the planning documents repeatedly reference its alignment with the broader TOD objectives reshaping the Lower North Shore.

“The site is located adjacent to St Leonards Station and in close proximity to Crows Nest Metro which is within the Crows Nest Transit Orientated Development Accelerated Precinct which has been identified by the NSW Government to support housing delivery,” the Design Verification Statement noted.

According to fjcstudio, the project has been designed to respond to the broader transition occurring across St Leonards, where increasing residential density is being concentrated around transport infrastructure and employment hubs.

“The broader precinct is undergoing significant change, with a mix of existing mid-rise buildings and newer high-density developments,” the report stated.

“Recent and approved projects indicate a consistent shift toward taller built form, typically organised as tower-and-podium typologies with more active ground levels.”

The proposal includes close to 6,000 sqm of retail and commercial space across the ground floor and podium levels, designed to create a more activated street edge along Herbert Street.

Aqualand’s plans would also introduce a landscaped podium shared between the two towers, with communal open space in the form of a podium rooftop designed to support resident interaction and improve urban greening outcomes. The scheme would also introduce pocket parks at the northern and southern ends of the site, including a landscaped area at the corner of Herbert and Ella streets designed to improve pedestrian amenity and soften the streetscape.

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The proposal is being progressed through the NSW Government’s Housing Delivery Authority pathway, which was introduced to accelerate housing supply across the state. The application was declared State Significant Development in April 2025 following an expression of interest process.

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St Leonards has been particularly active with new developments in recent weeks. Developer SP Setia’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-sp-setia-targets-st-leonards-skyline-with-40-storey-tod-tower">plans for a new 42-storey tower</a> recently went on exhibition through the same pathway, while <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-stockland-plans-52-storey-538-apartment-st-leonards-tower">Stockland’s 52-storey tower proposal</a> was also recently unveiled.

Aside from the St Leonards project, which is expected to take around nine months to move through the approvals process ahead of a potential 2027 launch, Aqualand is also preparing to launch Boronia, a new apartment project in Roseville comprising around 111 apartments on Larkin Street.

The developer also has approvals in place for the next stage of the Barangaroo precinct, which will feature new residential, retail, hospitality and community uses, alongside a new metro entry across the five-hectare site.

More than 50 new retail destinations are planned for Central Barangaroo, alongside a 270-metre-long boulevard connecting Hickson Park to Nawi Cove. Together with Harbour Park, more than 50 per cent of the precinct will comprise public open space and parkland.

First look: Aqualand joins St Leonards apartment party

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The Marlborough House proposal, lodged for the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marlborough-house-47-97-marlborough-street-surry-hills-nsw-2010">47-97 Marlborough Street</a> site, would see the adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed warehouse building alongside the construction of new residential additions and a separate apartment building on the northern portion of the site.

The proposal seeks approval for 172 apartments across three buildings, including 15 per cent affordable housing managed by a community housing provider for at least 15 years from occupation.

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Interior view from the Northern Building Penthouse overlooking the park

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The redevelopment is planned for the prominent 3,413 sqm site bounded by Marlborough Street, Goodlet Street and Lansdowne Street, directly opposite Eddie Ward Park and around 200 metres from the Surry Hills light rail stop.

Time &amp; Place acquired the former David Jones building in 2024, marking the first time the property had changed hands in around 50 years.

Designed by Wardle, the proposal centres around the adaptive reuse of the former David Jones factory, originally constructed between 1913 and 1935 in the Inter-War Chicagoesque architectural style.

Wardle noted in its Architectural Design Report that the building “occupies a significant place in the industrial and cultural history of Surry Hills” and at its peak was “the largest department store manufacturing facility in Australia, employing over 800 people and fuelling the growth of Sydney’s fashion and retail industries.”

The practice said the project positions itself “not as an isolated intervention, but as a contributor to the civic, social, and architectural grain of the precinct.”

The proposal would deliver 75 apartments within the retained southern heritage building, 59 apartments within the central addition, and a further 38 apartments within the new northern building fronting Lansdowne Street.

Planning documents show the scheme would comprise a mix of heritage apartments, new-build apartments, townhouses and penthouses.

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The development would also include a ground-floor retail tenancy on the corner of Marlborough and Lansdowne streets, rooftop communal open space, a landscaped pedestrian link along the western edge of the site, and basement parking accessed from Lansdowne Street via a car stacker system.

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The scheme emerged from a competitive design process run by Urbis, with Wardle ultimately selected as the winning architect ahead of FJC Studio, TZG, Architectus and Wilkinson Eyre.

The Design Integrity Panel later described several aspects of the Wardle scheme as fundamental to the project, including “the stepped character of the new addition to the north of the site”, the landscaped western pedestrian link, and the “garden arrival” experience separating the original Marlborough House from the heritage addition.

Wardle’s design heavily references the site’s industrial and heritage history, while also responding to the surrounding Surry Hills streetscape.

The Architectural Design Report describes Surry Hills as “a finely grained neighbourhood with beautiful and expressive brickworks throughout the suburb,” with the proposal introducing a material palette intended to sit comfortably alongside the existing warehouse fabric and neighbouring terraces.

The report also outlines the project’s relationship with Eddie Ward Park and the broader landscape context of the area.

“Marlborough House occupies a site of deep cultural memory and the neighbouring Eddie Ward Park is of local ecological significance, where natural systems, topography, and stories have long shaped human experience,” Wardle noted in the report.

The architects said the proposal sought to “rebind built form to Country” through landscape, materiality and the adaptive reuse of the heritage structure.

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The project is also being progressed under the NSW Government’s in-fill affordable housing provisions, allowing developments that include affordable housing to access additional height and floor space incentives.

Under the plans, 2,593 sqm of the project’s floor space would be dedicated to affordable housing, slightly exceeding the required 15 per cent threshold.

In its Design Excellence Strategy, Urbis said the project aimed to “sensitively adapt and enhance the heritage-listed building on site through alterations and additions that preserve its historical significance” while delivering “high-quality market and infill affordable housing development in Surry Hills.”

Time &amp; Place has been one of the most active developers nationally in the last 12 to 24 months. Late last year they completed&nbsp;The Queensbridge in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/southbank-vic-3006">Southbank</a>, a mixed-use tower with 353 apartments and a hotel. They are currently selling Park Modern, 246 apartments near the famous Botanic Gardens in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/south-melbourne-vic-3205">South Melbourne</a>, and have future projects, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-wilmot-173-burke-road-28-hope-street-glen-iris-vic-3146">The Wilmot</a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/glen-iris-vic-3146">Glen Iris</a>, the redevelopment of the Northcote Plaza, and another tower in South Melbourne.

The developer broke into Sydney just a few years ago with Two Tides in Manly. They have another project nearby, which is at the ultra-luxury end of the market on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/shoreline-manly-beach-89-90-north-steyne-manly">North Steyne</a>, fronting the beach.

It is also continuing to work through the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-time-place-settles-on-design-for-the-chimes-potts-point-redevelopment">redevelopment of The Chimes building</a> on Macleay Street in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/potts-point-nsw-2011">Potts Point</a>, as well as a project on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/time-place-to-take-on-mosman-apartment-market">Mosman's Redan Street</a>.
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First look: Time & Place unveils Marlborough House redevelopment designs for former David Jones warehouse in Surry Hills

The residential transformation of St Kilda Road is set to continue into with more new apartment plans for the sought-after boulevard.

Wing Tai Asia has lodged plans for a major residential tower at 464-466 St Kilda Road, replacing the former VACC House with an 18-storey mixed-use development designed around a retained heritage podium and a sculpted contemporary tower.

The proposal, prepared under Victoria’s Significant Residential Development with Affordable Housing pathway, would deliver 325 apartments and ground-floor retail across the prominent 4,653 sqm boulevard site in Melbourne’s St Kilda Road North Precinct.

The project centres on the adaptive reuse of the site’s heritage-listed VACC Building, an eight-storey office designed by Bernard Evans that has occupied the address for decades. Planning documents state the development would involve “carefully dismantling and conserving off-site the original metal fabric of the podium visible from St Kilda Road,” before reinstating it as the defining frontage of the new scheme.

Above the restored podium, Wing Tai is proposing a curvilinear residential tower. The scheme includes 172 one-bedroom apartments, 63 two-bedroom apartments, 66 three-bedroom apartments, and 24 four-bedroom apartments, alongside two ground-floor food and beverage tenancies fronting St Kilda Road.

The tower has been designed with substantial articulation and variable setbacks to minimise perceived bulk and maintain view corridors along the boulevard. Urbis, which prepared the planning report, said the design “has been significantly articulated through a curvilinear design” with “an interplay with materials, façade expression and depth” to create visual separation and visual interest.

The proposal also includes 254 basement car spaces, landscaped pedestrian links connecting St Kilda Road and Queens Lane, and a biophilic landscape strategy featuring canopy trees, raised planters, cascading greenery and a glass oculus pool overlooking the eastern frontage.

Planning documents confirm the $270.1 million development will contribute 3 per cent of project costs to the Social Housing Growth Fund as part of the application process.

Wing Tai acquired the St Kilda Road property in 2018 alongside Abacus Property Group for $95.38 million, before later consolidating ownership of the site. The property previously served as the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce headquarters for around 60 years.

The transformation of the St Kilda Rd boulevard is already beginning to materialise, with a number of high-profile projects recently completed, launched, or approaching launch as developers continue to back the long-term appeal of the precinct.

Among the most notable recent completions is Louise by Samuel Property Group, just off the strip on Queens Lane, the same pocket Hirsch &amp; Faigen recently launched The Queensbury. Mirvac is too on the same street with The Albertine, which is approaching completion.

Dexus recently secured approval for its slice of St Kilda Road, while Gurner also has approved plans for the precinct.

Wing Tai unveils 325-apartment St Kilda Road tower on former VACC House site

Sydney off the plan apartments

Developer New Hope Group put a big focus on amenity at their newly launched <a href="/new-apartments/st-leonards-nsw-2065">St Leonards apartment development</a>, The Landmark Quarter.

The <a href="/new-apartments/the-landmark-quarter-st-leonards-8-marshall-avenue-st-leonards">three-tower, Rothelowman-designed development</a> at 8 Marshall Avenue features some of the suburb's best residential amenity.

The amenity starts outside the towers, with the buildings set within extensive landscaped gardens with native walks, green links, pathways and bridges which target a healthy, nature-filled lifestyle all within the confines of the project.

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The rooftop oasis further enhances the nature aspect of the development, with panoramic views captured from the communal seating areas, one of which is focussed around a firepit.

A number of the apartments in <a href="/new-apartments/the-landmark-quarter-st-leonards-8-marshall-avenue-st-leonards">The Landmark Quarter</a> enjoy aspects which look out across the Harbour and back to the city.

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The ground level swimming pool is indulgent, complete with a lap pool, sauna, and spa, reminiscent of a high end hotel.

Flanked with day beds, the pool area looks out onto the green surrounds.

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There's an exclusive dining room and an adjoining kitchen, bookable by residents for larger private functions. There's also another dining space, which is located in the games room.

A boutique cinema with a handful of comfortable leather seats is also bookable, but can also be shared by residents on a daily basis.

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There's also a gym with both cardio and weight equipment.

CBRE Residential Projects is marketing <a href="/new-apartments/the-landmark-quarter-st-leonards-8-marshall-avenue-st-leonards">The Landmark Quarter</a>, the second development in <a href="/new-apartments/st-leonards-nsw-2065">St Leonards</a> by <a href="/developers/new-hope-group">New Hope Group</a>. They've previously successfully developed The Landmark nearby.

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The three-tower, Rothelowman-designed development at 8 Marshall Avenue features some of the suburb's best residential amenity

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A cinema, swimming pool, and billiards room: Inside the amenity-laden St Leonards off the plan apartment development, The Landmark Quarter

Mirvac has officially commenced construction at their $2 billion revitalization of Sydney's Harbourside mixed-use precinct on Darling Harbour.

The precinct, which is replacing the tired Harbourside Shopping Centre, will&nbsp;deliver a critical piece of Sydney’s $15 billion Western Harbour rejuvenation that has been underway since the completion of the International Convention Centre.

Due for completion from 2026, the new Harbourside precinct will reimagine the Darling Harbour waterfront for the 21st century, reconnect with the people and places of <a href="/developments/pyrmont-nsw-2009">Pyrmont</a>, and create a network of new public spaces that seamlessly bring together community, visitors, residents, and workers.

The redevelopment proposal is also expected to deliver around 265 apartments, offering housing choice and diversity on the fringe of the <a href="/developments/sydney-nsw">Sydney CBD</a>, and make <a href="/developments/sydney-nsw-2000">Darling Harbour</a> a more attractive and vibrant place to live, work, and visit.

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Mirvac’s CEO Development Stuart Penklis said the team had been working with the NSW Government since 2016.

“We have been on a journey to truly understand this site, starting with international group Snohetta partnering with Hassell and Djinjama winning the international design competition inspired by the natural landforms of Sydney Harbour," Penklis said.

"Our cultural commitment continues as we work with the community, and partner with Bila Heritage to continue to bring Harbourside to life in a way that is truly connected to Country.

“Sites like this are incredibly rare when you consider the proximity to the CBD, the existing and future pedestrian linkages, access to public transport and other critical infrastructure. We are proud to be starting the development at Harbourside that will elevate this precinct as a legacy Sydney destination and a place to live, work, shop and enjoy.”

Subject to final approvals, the new Harbourside project deliver 10,000 sqm of public open space, including a new waterfront with restaurants, bars, national and international retailers, a new 3,500 square metre park and connections from Pyrmont to the waterfront, including $50 million in public domain funding and $7 million in public art and activation.

Around 2,000 construction jobs will be created as part of the development, and 4,500 jobs on completion.

"This redevelopment demonstrates Mirvac’s integrated design, development and construction capabilities and our ability to partner with Government to unlock large scale complex mixed-use projects," Penklis added.

Mirvac’s CEO Development Stuart Penklis was joined at the official commencement event by Mirvac Group CEO &amp;&nbsp; Managing Director Campbell Hanan, NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, the Honourable Paul Scully MP, Acting CEO Placemaking NSW Susan Lee, and other guests, who marked the occasion by turning the first sod onsite.

Scully said the development is a "great example of the Minns Government working with the private sector to deliver world-class amenities to the people of NSW."

The redevelopment proposal is also expected to deliver around 265 apartments, offering housing choice and diversity on the fringe of the Sydney CBD

Mirvac breaks ground at $2 billion Darling Harbour mixed-use precinct

Builder developer Modern Construction and Development are approaching sell out of their <a href="/developments/kogarah-nsw-2217">brand new Kogarah apartment development</a>, Kogarah Grand.

All the one-bedroom apartments have been sold in the <a href="/buildings/kogarah-grand-78-regent-street-kogarah">113-apartment project</a>, with a mix of two and three-bedroom floorplans remaining, delivering views that stretch from the bays of Monterey and <a href="/developments/brighton-le-sands-nsw-2216">Brighton-le-Sands</a> to the city skyline.&nbsp;

Crowning the <a href="/buildings/kogarah-grand-78-regent-street-kogarah">11-storey building</a> is a communal rooftop area, providing sweeping city views and barbecue facilities&nbsp;under a shaded gazebo.

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Designed by Dickson Rothchild, <a href="/buildings/kogarah-grand-78-regent-street-kogarah">Kogarah Grand's apartments</a> are a fusion of form and function. The kitchens feature breakfast bars as well as engineered stone benchtops, glass splashbacks, and a suite of Smeg appliances.&nbsp;

The bathrooms are enhance by mood lighting and wall-hung vanities, in addition to marble-grain floor-to-ceiling tiles and frameless glass shower screens.&nbsp;

Located in the heart of Kogarah village, Kogarah Grand offers unparalleled convenience and access to a plethora of amenities. Residents can take a leisurely stroll to the nearby Kogarah Retail and Dining Precinct or reach <a href="/developments/rockdale-nsw-2216">Rockdale</a> Plaza in just four minutes for a selection of supermarkets, fresh produce, and fashion outlets.

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Families with children will find themselves well served by various educational institutions within close proximity, including St George Girls High School, James Cook Boys Tech High School, Kogarah High, and Kogarah Public School.&nbsp;St George Hospital and St George Private Hospital are also located a mere stone's throw away.

The remaining apartments are priced from&nbsp;$799,000, with each of the final offerings benefitting from one car space.&nbsp;

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Crowning the 11-storey building is a communal rooftop area, providing sweeping city views and barbecue facilities under a shaded gazebo

Brand new Kogarah Grand apartment development approaches sellout

House prices cooled following the surprise rate rise by the RBA in June, but apartment growth continued, according to the latest research from Ray White.

They found the strongest apartment price increases were in <a href="/developments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a>, <a href="/developments/adelaide-sa">Adelaide</a> and <a href="/developments/perth-wa">Perth</a>, all increasing by in excess of 0.3 per cent over the month.

There was no capital city that recorded a decline in apartment prices over the month. All cities are now seeing big increases over the past 12 months.

Ray White Senior Economist Nerida Conisbee said there are a lot of push and pull factors in house prices at the moment.

"Interest rate rises may not be over and we are seeing more stock coming to market," Conisbee said.

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"Anecdotally, more investors are selling, driven out of the market by higher interest rates and a more difficult ownership environment in many states.

"Rental growth is also starting to slow for houses across Australia, but remains strong for apartments.

Conisbee says one positive about the growth, particularly in apartments, is that it is likely making more new projects viable.

"This will ensure greater housing supply over the next two years."

The cities with the biggest house price falls were <a href="/developments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a>, <a href="/developments/hobart-tas-7000">Hobart</a> and <a href="/developments/adelaide-sa">Adelaide</a>, with a decline of 0.2 per cent. Brisbane fell slightly by 0.1 per cent.

Ray White’s total sales in June, $6.4 billion nationally, were on par with what they recorded in June last year.

Buyer activity has continued to increase also across the Ray White network.&nbsp;The number of people bidding at auction is now back to where we were in April 2022.

"The number of active bidders remained stable in June, rather than increasing, perhaps due to the surprise interest rate increase at the start of that month," the Ray White Now Report noted.

Ray White Senior Economist Nerida Conisbee said there are a lot of push and pull factors in house prices at the moment

​Apartment price growth continues as house prices pull back slightly: Ray White House Price Report

The iCIRT-rated luxury builder developer Made Property has been given the green light to proceed with <a href="/new-apartments/corsa-mortlake-140-tennyson-road-mortlake">Corsa Mortlake</a>, their absolute waterfront residential community on Sydney Harbour's Majors Bay.

<a href="/new-apartments/corsa-mortlake-140-tennyson-road-mortlake">Corsa Mortlake</a>, on one of <a href="/new-apartments/mortlake-nsw-2137">Mortlake</a> Point's last remaining foreshore development sites and the last significant parcel of land at the end of Tennyson Road, will comprise just 20 three-bedroom residences and a private marina berth.

Drawing inspiration from the Italian Riviera, <a href="/new-apartments/corsa-mortlake-140-tennyson-road-mortlake">Corsa Mortlake</a> offers the ultimate in waterfront luxury, privacy and exclusivity with only one or two home-sized apartments sharing the lobby.

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Designed by award-winning architects SJB, the sprawling residences capture uninterrupted panoramic water views. There's also a 23-berth marina which accommodates boats from 12 to 20 metres in length.

A prime north-east-facing development, <a href="/new-apartments/corsa-mortlake-140-tennyson-road-mortlake">Corsa Mortlake</a> will capture&nbsp;180-degree harbour views with every apartment featuring expansive balconies. Designed for the right-sizer, all home-sized apartments have three bedrooms, all with generous private open space and access to high level of amenity. A selection come with three-car garages.

With interiors also designed by <a href="/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, the resplendent waterfront residences will feature exquisite interior designs, leveraging the project’s harbourside location and deep connection to the harbour, including elevated finishes and premium fixtures.

SJB’s Design Director Adam Haddow, said the project feels as though it has grown from the ground up.

"Engulfed in generous landscaping, each space has a view toward the natural," Haddow said.

"It was paramount to ensure that each space had a stunning outlook, so much so that each apartment has a unique layout to maximise views and space.&nbsp;Achieving 100% cross ventilation, the spaces feel light and airy, with connection to the waterfront informing every design decision. Light masonry tones reference the foreshore, with subtle textures and details replicating the natural landscape.”

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As part of the development, the boardwalk which fronts the project will be extended as part of the <a href="/new-apartments/canada-bay-nsw-2046">Canada Bay</a> Council Foreshore Access Strategy, which aims to improve and increase access to the beautiful foreshore areas around <a href="/new-apartments/canada-bay-nsw-2046">Canada Bay</a>.

Made Property Development Manager Todd Moody said <a href="/new-apartments/corsa-mortlake-140-tennyson-road-mortlake">Corsa Mortlake</a> will offer a truly exceptional boutique waterfront development ideal for local downsizers looking for the ultimate lifestyle investment potentially with the added convenience of mooring their boat at their residential address.

Communal open space is provided and includes access to the foreshore. The project includes a marina with 23 berths that will initially exclusively be offered to purchasers. The marina will also include a small kiosk for takeaway coffee and food.

CBRE Residential Projects is expecting to purchases to come from local downsizers and empty nesters.

Corsa Mortlake will comprise just 20 three-bedroom residences and a private marina berth.

Corsa Mortlake luxury apartments approved

It's been a month since the Minns Government moved to change the stamp duty exemption criteria for first home buyers in New South Wales.

Concessions for stamp duty,&nbsp;one of the largest hurdles in buying property, <a href="/news/nsw/nsw-stamp-duty-the-july-1-2023-change-that-will-affect-first-home-buyers">has changed significantly</a> to encourage more property seekers to get a foot on the ladder.

Previously, first home buyers under $650,000 would pay no stamp duty across the state. That cap has now risen to $800,000, while there will be staggered concessions for property up to $1 million.

According to the New South Wales government, a first home buyer purchasing an $800,000 property will save up to $31,090 under the new changes.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/the-best-nsw-off-the-plan-apartments-first-home-buyers-can-buy-with-0-stamp-duty">The best NSW off the plan apartments first home buyers can buy with $0 stamp duty</a>

While the new changes will make it easier for first home buyers, there are still prevailing issues of availability and cost in and around the city.&nbsp;

The latest Home Value Index from property data analytics firm CoreLogic showed both houses and units, rose by 1.8 per cent in Sydney, with units, which incorporates apartments and townhouses, rose by 1.1 per cent across May, following 1.2 per cent gains in April.

Diversified property developers Poly Global have already seen first home buyer demand pick up since the changes at their <a href="/developments/bankstown-nsw-2200">Bankstown off the plan apartment development</a>, Spring Square by Poly.&nbsp;

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Both one and two-bedroom apartments fall under the $800,000 stamp duty cap at the Kitchener Parade precinct, while even first home buyers of the three-bedroom apartments, priced from $902,000, will see a percentage of their stamp duty covered.&nbsp;

Designed by Scott Carver, each of the residences feature floor-to-ceiling windows providing views over Spring Square's landscaped plaza below, with a&nbsp;through site link traversing the development, providing residents with&nbsp;access to both sides of the precinct.&nbsp;

With sustainability no longer an optional extra for residential design, Poly Australia also implanted a raft of measures at the Bankstown precinct to follow suit, including greywater recycling, central hot water system, solar panels, and air-conditioning with high energy efficiency ratio. The project is also BASIX rated for water efficiency.

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According to the New South Wales government, a first home buyer purchasing an $800,000 property will save up to $31,090 under the new changes

Spring Square by Poly apartments to take advantage of NSW stamp duty reforms

Developer Lindsay Bennelong has appointed Ultra Building Co to build Delano Crows Nest, their apartment and townhouse development on the outskirts of <a href="/developments/crows-nest-nsw-2065">Crows Nest village</a>.

The development at <a href="/new-apartments/delano-crows-nest-33-falcon-street-crows-nest">33 Falcon Street</a>, expected to be complete in mid 2025, pays tribute to the prevalent Art Deco architecture in the area while embracing contemporary innovation.

AJC Architects designed the three&nbsp;boutique buildings, nestled within beautifully landscaped gardens. The buildings comprise a range of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, as well as an exclusive collection of seven townhomes.

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The buildings have been designed to harmonise with their surroundings and respect local heritage. Stepped forms and landscaped terraces ensure they do not overshadow neighbouring structures, while providing a seamless transition between the bustling commercial centre and the conservation neighbourhood.

At the heart of <a href="/new-apartments/delano-crows-nest-33-falcon-street-crows-nest">Delano</a> stands a five-story building, gracefully descending to three stories along Falcon Street. The charming three-story townhouses are prominently positioned along Hayberry Lane.

All residences have been optimised for ample natural light and cross-ventilation. They are equipped with energy and water-efficient fixtures and fittings, promoting sustainability. The communal lobbies and corridors have been designed to harness natural ventilation and lighting. Additionally, residents and visitors will have access to convenient bicycle parking facilities.

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Upper-level apartments boast leafy views overlooking either <a href="/developments/north-sydney-nsw">North Sydney</a> or <a href="/developments/mosman-nsw-2088">Mosman</a>, creating a serene and picturesque ambiance. For outdoor enthusiasts, a communal grassed lawn, surrounded by gardens, offers the perfect space for relaxation, complete with seating areas and barbecue facilities.

<a href="/new-apartments/delano-crows-nest-33-falcon-street-crows-nest">Delano</a> also places a strong emphasis on sustainability. Throughout the design process, careful consideration was given to implementing site-wide water harvesting systems and a comprehensive reuse system.

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The development at 33 Falcon Street, expected to be complete in mid 2025, pays tribute to the prevalent Art Deco architecture in the area while embracing contemporary innovation

Construction commences on Delano in Crows Nest

Sydney developer St Trinity Property Group is soon to complete construction on their South Coast development, Ridgewaters Kiama.

Their latest project, a small collection of three-bedroom apartments, is located in the <a href="/new-apartments/kiama-nsw-2533">holiday hotspot Kiama</a>, which rarely sees new development to this scale.

Prices start from $1,245,000 for the <a href="/buildings/ridgewaters-kiama-surfleet-place-kiama">Surfleet Parade project</a>, a short&nbsp;stroll from the beach.

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The apartments offer escarpment views, providing residents with a constant reminder of the natural beauty that surrounds them, while the convenience of being only minutes away from the town centre and local amenities adds to the appeal of the development.

Each three-bedroom apartment at <a href="/buildings/ridgewaters-kiama-surfleet-place-kiama">Ridgewaters Kiama</a> boasts designer interiors with elegant finishes and a range of top-of-the-line European Franke appliances, along with&nbsp;40mm stone benchtops, LED downlights, and premium Paco Jaanson tapware.

The seamless transition between internal and external areas is facilitated by the spacious courtyards, allowing an abundance of natural light to flood the rooms, while also extending the living space in each home.&nbsp;

Secure residential and visitor car spaces are available, along with bike racks for the cycling enthusiasts. Parcel lockers are a convenient solution for package deliveries, while electric vehicle (EV) chargers cater to environmentally conscious residents.

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The location of <a href="/buildings/ridgewaters-kiama-surfleet-place-kiama">Ridgewaters Kiama</a> is an undeniable highlight. Situated just 90 minutes south of Sydney and a 30 minutes from <a href="/new-apartments/wollongong-nsw-2500">Wollongong</a> CBD, <a href="/new-apartments/kiama-nsw-2533">Kiama</a> offers the perfect balance between a relaxed coastal lifestyle and convenient city access.

Within a radius of approximately two kilometres from <a href="/buildings/ridgewaters-kiama-surfleet-place-kiama">Ridgewaters Kiama</a>, residents will find all their essential services, as well as access to a number of beaches, saltwater swimming spots, and the renowned Kiama blowholes.

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Prices start from $1,245,000 for the Surfleet Parade project, a short stroll from the beach

Premium apartments in a serene coastal setting: Inside St Trinity's Ridgewaters Kiama

The Harrington Collection in <a href="/new-apartments/the-rocks-nsw-2000">The Rocks</a>,&nbsp;the heart of Sydney's historic precinct, presents a collection of residences which stand as a testament to the seamless integration of heritage and modernity.&nbsp;

<a href="/buildings/the-harrington-collection-75-85-harrington-street-the-rocks">The Harrington Collection</a> stands proudly as a state-significant development within <a href="/new-apartments/the-rocks-nsw-2000">the 200-year-old area</a>.

The 58-residence development is the brainchild of <a href="/developers/golden-age-group">Golden Age Group</a> and Hannas, who had acclaimed architecture studio fjmt blend the history of the surrounding area into the design of the Harrington Street building.

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The distinctive curved form of the domed roof pays homage to nearby icons, the Sydney Opera House, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, adding a touch of contemporary elegance to the heritage site. Inside, the monastic interiors feature a thoughtful material palette of sandstone, terracotta, timber, and bronze, mirroring the local topography.

Divided into three distinct buildings, the residential components; the penthouses, apartments, and terraces, harmonise with the local streetscape, further enhancing the historical significance of the area.

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The <a href="/buildings/the-harrington-collection-75-85-harrington-street-the-rocks">$350 million Harrington Collection</a> encompasses 58 one, two and three-bedroom apartments atop a ground floor collection of terrace homes delivered in two design collections – a contemporary Manhattan Soho range, and a historic collection of refurbished terraces that originally occupied the site.

Living at <a href="/buildings/the-harrington-collection-75-85-harrington-street-the-rocks">The Harrington Collection</a> is an unparalleled experience, with hidden cafes tucked away down cobbled lanes, vibrant artisan markets, and acclaimed hatted restaurants all just steps from the site.&nbsp;

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The Harrington Collection stands proudly as a state-significant development within the 200-year-old area

The Harrington Collection: A fusion of heritage and modern living at The Rocks

CBUS Property only completed work on their <a href="/developments/epping-nsw-2121">Epping development</a>, The Langston, late last year, with the new residential development brimming with recently welcomed buyers.&nbsp;

First home buyers are <a href="/news/nsw/nsw-stamp-duty-the-july-1-2023-change-that-will-affect-first-home-buyers">now eligible for new stamp duty concessions</a>, with the exemption threshold increased from $650,000 to $800,000, allowing more first home buyers to enter the property market.

Properties valued between $800,000 and $1 million will also benefit from stamp duty concessions.

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Boasting an enviable location just 100 metres from <a href="/developments/epping-nsw-2121">Epping</a> train station, the apartments offer unparalleled convenience and a seamless connection to key destinations across Sydney.

With the Epping train station right at its doorstep, residents can easily access the Sydney CBD within a mere 30 minutes via Sydney Metro and rail services. Just one stop away lies the Macquarie Centre, the largest suburban shopping hub in Sydney, while a short four-stop journey takes you to the bustling retail hub of Chatswood.

The Langston is also ideally situated in close proximity to top-tier secondary schools, while Macquarie University is just a quick five-minute drive away.

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The pool deck features a 20-metre pool, while the wellness hub includes a gym and a yoga room. Residents will also benefit from a sky lounge and dining space.&nbsp;

The ground floor of The Langston features a retail and pedestrian plaza, giving residents a supermarket, cafes, restaurants and various health and lifestyle retail outlets on their doorstep.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Green space has also been included at The Langston, with more than 2,000 sqm of landscaped podium gardens.&nbsp;

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Boasting an enviable location just 100 metres from Epping train station, the apartments offer unparalleled convenience and a seamless connection to key destinations across Sydney

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